Laurens van Veldhuizen

Staff

Laurens van Veldhuizen (MSc) is a rural innovation specialist. He focuses on strengthening agricultural extension and research by developing and promoting interactive and participatory approaches, mechanisms and institutions.

Laurens works with both private and public actors to identify opportunities to create effective interaction between relevant stakeholder groups. He has (co-) published a number of books on the above topics, including a trainers’ guide. He is also an experienced trainer and facilitator of interactive workshops with extensive experience in South and South-East Asia, Africa and Central Asia. He is member of the international Prolinnova network promoting farmer-led innovation development

About KIT

KIT Royal Tropical Institute is an independent centre of expertise and education for sustainable development. We assist governments, NGOs and private corporations around the world to build inclusive and sustainable societies, while measuring their impact.

Guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, our work focuses on health care, gender, economic development and intercultural cooperation.

The SDG house at KIT Royal Tropical Institute hosts a diverse range of forward-thinking entrepreneurs, NGOs and organisations all working towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through partnerships, co-creation and the exchange of ideas, we aim to maximise our collective impact